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Memories of Mona Cosmos Flower
Memories of Mona Cosmos Flower
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(Cosmos sulphureus) 57 days. [Introduced 1998 by SESE. A red selection of Monaโs Orange developed by Dr. Jeff McCormack as a tribute to Mona Spangler.] An extremely hardy, drought-resistant, brightly colored cosmos. Orange and red flowers range from solid deep red to bright orange, many with red borders and streaks. Flowers are 2-2ยฝ in. wide. 6 ft. plants bear until frost. Small packet has about 52 seeds.
Cosmos
How to Grow: Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Prefers full sun. Tolerates partial shade, poor soils, and drought once established. For earlier blooms sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Or sow outdoors after all danger of frost. Plant 1/4โ deep; thin to 12โ-14โ spacing. Deadhead to prolong blooming. Seed heads will attract birds. C. sulphureus petals are edible.
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